Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00062686	Description Activated On: 3/7/2025 12:29:43 PM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

Responsible and accountable for serving appetizing, nutritionally adequate meals to consumers in support of the overall departmental goals of maintaining a safe, clean, pleasant dining environment for consumers.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Prepares meals daily by grilling and toasting foods, setting up serving counter, preparing beverages, plating salads, desserts and fruits, dicing or peeling foods according to the portion control sheet in order to meet nutritional needs of consumers. Serves meals daily by dishing out hot and cold foods, pouring beverages according to the menu and portion control sheet in order to meet nutritional needs of consumers. Works at dishwasher by scraping dishes, pre-soaking silverware, loading, operating dishwasher, unloading dishwasher and storing clean dishes and utensils in order to maintain sanitation standards. Cleans all food service counters, equipment, utensils, chairs, tables, floors, walls, windows and doors by using approved cleaning compounds and procedures in order to maintain sanitation standards. Provides food supplements for consumers by preparing and delivering wards juices, nourishment’s and snacks in order to meet nutritional needs of consumers. Performs job duties in a safe manner by being familiar with safety rules and regulations in order to prevent accidents. Communicates information to co-workers, supervisors and dietitians verbally and by completing required written reports in order to provide food high in quality, prevent food waste, and maintain established budget. Maintains a good attendance record by following hospital and departmental time and attendance policies and procedures in order to maintain adequate labor coverage in the department. Performs other related duties, including attendance at meetings and in-services, special occasion food preparation and service, and assisting production staff when needed, by completing assignments made by supervisors and dietitians in order to assure a smooth, efficient operation of the department.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Makes decision to notify supervisor when food shortages occur, or if food is of poor quality.
Plans work day to complete job assignments within acceptable time frame.
Notifies supervisor if work cannot be completed during shift.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

2.   N/A

3.   N/A

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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Able to read, write and communicate orally in English.
2.	Loads and moves containers up to 25 lbs.
3.	Follows dietary and equipment instructions.
4.	Follows posted schedules and assignments.
5.	Fills out temperature sheets and reports.
6.	Follows weekly menu.
7.	Labels and dates all stored food products via first in/first out process.
8.	Cleans work area and equipment.
9.	Removes garbage to outside. 11. Follows safety and sanitation regulations.
10.	Works in extreme temperatures. 12. Ability to work overtime as required; subject to emergency call-in.